Field Sales Representative

About the role

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content—wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

As a Field Sales Representative, you'll be the face of Nielsen, recruiting households to participate in Nielsen ratings. This role involves spending 75% or more of the week in the field driving to and recruiting homes. It is a strong fit for someone with sales experience who enjoys meeting new people, working independently, and building trust quickly. Candidates with backgrounds in outside sales, residential sales, in‑home sales, retail sales, lead generation, canvassing, customer service, hospitality, restaurant service, community outreach, field interviewing, or other public‑facing roles are encouraged to apply. Candidates must reside in the Albany area.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive to selected homes using a company‑provided vehicle.
• Recruit statistically selected households unannounced and conduct in‑person interviews.
• Explain participation clearly, build rapport, and encourage enrollment.
• Collect and enter household demographic and technical data accurately.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance procedures.
• Meet performance goals, quality standards, and customer‑satisfaction targets.
• Overnight stays may be required in another metro area based on business needs (up to 50% of the time).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Strong computer skills, including mobile devices and common workplace applications.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English for participant conversations, documentation, and safety‑related interactions.
• Willingness to work non‑traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.
• Strong sales, customer service, relationship‑building, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to a wide range of home and community environments while maintaining professionalism.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be outside, in all weather conditions, recruiting preselected residential addresses (with reasonable accommodation as needed).
• Navigate stairs, elevators, walkways, and driveways (paved and unpaved) and a wide variety of entrances into people’s homes.
• Drive for extended periods, up to 8 hours a day.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Kneel, bend, and move through residential entryways as needed.
• Walk one‑half mile.
• Lift up to 20 pounds.

Who Should Consider This Job

This is a non‑traditional desk job. It is a field‑based, sales‑oriented role where you can use your communication skills, resilience, and ability to build trust to make a real impact in the communities you serve. If your experience aligns with the core skills and qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
• 401(k) with Nielsen company match.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Company‑provided vehicle (depending on role).
• Discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility (depending on role).

Pay

The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.